Denver City Council Discusses Ending Pit Bull Ban

The Denver Daily News:

A City Council member is working on an ordinance change that would allow pit bulls in Denver.

But repealing the city's 20-year-old ban on pit bulls would come with many stipulations, such as requiring temperament testing, muzzling the dog, and requiring special licensing and insurance fees, to name a few proposed restrictions.

Councilwoman Carla Madison -- who identifies herself as a "dog lover" who is opposed to the city's breed-specific legislation -- said the idea is only in very preliminary stages, being discussed with fellow Council members, the mayor, animal control officials and city attorneys.

Read the whole story: The Denver Daily News

Comments

[ranchero42]

I guess this is an idea to satisfy people who are annoyed about not being able to discharge a firearm inside city limits. If you don't think this makes any sense then my work here is done.

[rosks304]

I do not seem to be able to find my comment?????????????
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[rosks304]

Is it election time in Denver?And I reckon that Roverlution has caused
a few problems for Kelley and company.Suddenly after MURDERING
more tthan 2000 animals mostly family pets, a few of them have
suddenly become dog-lovers.
Too many "MAYBE'S" in that article for my liking.Electioneering plea.
Vote the whole bunch out.

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